Matt Mason ’16 was recently named the 2024 Commissioned Composer by the Illinois State Music Teacher’s Association and was commissioned to compose a new work for solo piano titled “The Pianist’s Guide to Illinois” by ISMTA in partnership with Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA). The Pianist’s Guide to Illinois was premiered on November 1st, 2024 and the work was published by Just A Theory Press. Congratulations Matt!
Lia (Analitis) Gewargis ’16 and her husband Raymond recently welcomed their daughter Athena Anastasia on July 3, 2024. Congratulations!
Grace McCarten ’16 and Camden Weber ’16 recently got married on September 14, 2024. Congratulations Grace and Camden!
Tess Bottorff ’16 recently earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice and became a board certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. Congratulations Tess!
Nunzia Martino ’16 and Alejandro Mancera ’15 recently got married at Riverside Receptions in Geneva, IL on April 27th, 2024. Several IWU alums were present at the wedding (pictured below). Congratulations Nunzia and Alejandro!
Back Row (left to right): Casey Williams ’16, Kyla Thomas ’16, David Podrazik ’15, Mike Roy ’14, Derek England ’15 Front Row (left to right): Rainie Tezak ’16, Nunzia Mancera (Bride) ’16, Alejandro Mancera (Groom) ’15, Miles Podrazik ’16, Krystal England ’15, Kimberly Mensah ’16
Jazmyne Kellogg ’16 participated in the Hart Career Center’s panel “Champions of Change,” which focused on Minor Myers, Jr.’s challenge: “Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good.” Congrats and thank you for participating!
Kristina Dehlin ‘16 was the lead editor of Rihanna: In Her Own Words, a collection of quotes curated from Rihanna’s numerous public statements, which was published in July. Congratulations Kristina!
Megan Win ‘16 started a new position as Occupational Therapist at Southwest Cook County Association for Special Education. She is also part of the Illinois OT Association’s Medicaid Task Force, which was recently selected as the recipient of ILOTA’s inaugural Political Action Award. Congratulations Megan!
Jazmyne Kellogg ’16 is now the chair of the IWU Alumni of Color Collective (ACC), which provides meaningful opportunities for minority alumni to engage with the Illinois Wesleyan community through social, educational, and service activities. Congratulations Jazmyne!
Jessica Kraut ’16 married Colton Lopez on May 20th, 2023! Congratulations to you both!